University of Akron Police Department

We operate around the clock, 365 days a year, providing the campus and the neighborhoods adjoining the university with law-enforcement services that enhance safety and security. Our 34 full-time officers are fully commissioned by the State of Ohio and have law-enforcement authority identical to municipal police officers and sheriff's deputies.

We are here to assist you. Please call us at 330-972-2911 (or 9-1-1 in an emergency) if we may be of service.

Help reduce campus thefts

Theft on college campuses is often a crime of opportunity — somebody takes advantage of an unattended cell phone, an unlocked car door or a laptop visible in the window of a parked car.

Please help yourself by taking a moment to secure your belongings:

In the library, if you step away from your table, take your laptop with you.

Lock the door to your residence hall room, even if you leave for only a minute.

In the Rec Center, lock your items in a locker.

In your car, tuck valuables out of sight. Do not leave money, electronics, etc. in view.

Resident students and overnight parkers should move their vehicles every few days.

The University aggressive pursues those caught stealing. Last year, all students who were found responsible for theft were suspended by the University, while nonstudents charged with theft were aggressively sent through the criminal justice system.

UA will continue to do its part to help reduce theft. Please do your part by being thoughtful about how you store your belongings.

Our mission

The mission for every member of this agency is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety and quality services to members of our community.